Ask the nursing expert: maintaining staff levels during a blizzard
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Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
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Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2008
I have been a director of nursing for a long time now and am feeling exhausted. What can I do to re-energize?
Ask the nursing expert: taking control back from the nursing aides, and implementing a restorative nursing...
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Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: delegating staff complaints and dealing with other department heads
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Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert … about transitioning to DON position, staying abreast of MDS changes
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Anne Marie Barnett
Aug 01, 2013
I have just been promoted to director of nursing after the position became available. I am very nervous. Where do I even start and where would I find support and continuing education for my new role?
Ask the nursing expert: contacting the regional nurse supervisor, convincing management to implement...
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Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
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Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2007
I am having a hard time getting my licensed staff to be open to the idea of updating their skills. Any ideas?
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Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2008
Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?
Minimizing calls to physicians
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Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 03, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert … about restorative dining
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Feb 01, 2013
I am a director of nursing in a 130-bed facility with three nursing units and we would like to start a restorative dining program. Could you make some suggestions?